The youngster also put walkie-talkies, a remote-controlled helicopter and a PlayStation game on the list, which he illustrated with a smiling picture of Santa and one of his elves.

Christian is recovering at home in Salford after the October 12 attack. His mom, Jayne, had opened the front door to two men asking for Christian's father, according to the Press Association. After exchanging words, one of the two men fired several times at close range.

Christian was hit once in his left leg and his 30-year-old mom was hit twice in her legs, police said. They underwent multiple surgeries and are now recovering at home.

In the Facebook post sharing Christian's letter, Detective Chief Superintendent Russ Jackson said the attackers "have absolutely no place in civilised society."

"It is heart wrenching to know that a little boy who should be writing a list filled with exciting gifts, has got this at the top of his Christmas list," he said.